Always get food from here that gives me energy and tastes like it was made from scratch. So healthy…read moreand real. My favorite place to eat

Love the food and the staff is always friendly! Best place in Harrisonburg for a nutritious meal on…read morethe go!

Everything at Abundant Life Kitchen is just GREAT! Healthy…read morefood made with love by Kate! Can not recommend this lovely cafe enough!!

Interesting setting with it being inside the YMCA and all, my wife and I enjoyed the food, but…read morefound it quite expensive. It's not really a restaurant, but more of a grab-and-go type of establishment. I loved my panini but it was pretty small for the price you pay. My wife had the watermelon mint smoothie which I did not like and she kinda liked. But, I especially loved their baked goods, most notably the pumpkin chocolate chip bread, which was stellar! The lady at the counter was quite nice too. Overall, I'd come back here again, just maybe not for a full meal.

Delicious food, friendly, attentive and prompt service is the beginning of what you'll get here…read more The ambiance is great and here's why: the menu, full of great choices up and down gives you two options. You can do the upscale food choices, or go for the comfort food. So no matter what mood you're in, Gustard's will deliver. We are adventurous, so we did both. We started comfy with French Onion Soup (yum) and the superb Crab Dip (real chucks of crabmeat, no fillers). Then we decided to upscale and do the Salmon and Halibut. I almost stayed with the comfort food because they have Fish and Chips on the menu, but boy I'm so glad with ordered Halibut and Salmon. Both fillets were perfectly cooked, the sauces were smooth and delicious and the vegetables were vibrant and perfectly seasoned. Can't say enough about the food, Chef Gustard takes pride in what he does and it shows on each plate. Katie, our server had a smile every time she came to the table, answered all our questions, and delivered superb service. Including putting together a drink concoction not listed on the menu. The only negative thing I can say about this place is that we couldn't sit outside because it was winter time. I highly recommend this place, everyone seemed to be having a great experience, including the guy next to us who let me photograph his Pork Chop dish which also looked delicious.

Delicious! Very delicious, with very generous servings and if you have the option to dine outside…read moredo it. They have a nice mixed drink menu. Breads are good, meats are good and no complaints here. Nice spot outside the confides of the fancy smancy place. Wonder personable man waited on us.

Super disappointed in our visit tonight. Ordered two Old Fashioneds that tasted like it only had…read morebitters, orange peel, and cherries (not bourbon or simple syrup), a dozen wings that only counted 11, two silverware for 4 people, an empty ketchup container, and our waitress didn't offer to refill 3 out of 4 of our empty water glasses. Overall the food was good, as usual, but service left A LOT to be desired.

Awesome spot to grab a bite in Shenandoah. This place has a good locals vibe and had great music…read moreplaying throughout the night. I got a bacon cheeseburger with curly fries. The burger was great, as were the fries. It definitely came with a full plate of fries, and I was completely stuffed by the end. I did try a bite of the blueberry tart from a friend, and it was incredible. Served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top. It became the highlight of the meal and wished I had saved room for it. Overall a great, easy stop if you're near Shenandoah. I would return and recommend. And I would even come back just to get dessert.

Outstanding farm-to-table dining in Snowshoe…read more For anyone visiting Snowshoe Mountain and hoping to find a truly elevated dining experience, Appalachia Kitchen stands apart. The concept is simple but well executed: locally sourced Appalachian ingredients, seasonal menus, and careful preparation. In an area where "upscale" dining often leans heavily on pricing instead of execution, Appalachia Kitchen focuses on what actually matters--quality, balance, and consistency. Highlights included: * A perfectly cooked filet paired with root vegetables and a rich, restrained sauce * Thoughtful plating without unnecessary theatrics * A wine list that complements the menu instead of competing with it * Attentive service that feels professional but relaxed One standout moment: the staff happily accommodated a custom French press paired with vanilla gelato and chocolate chips--a small detail, but one that shows how much pride they take in the guest experience. Snowshoe attracts visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and for many, this will be the memorable meal of their trip. If you're deciding where to spend your money for a special dinner, this is the restaurant that delivers on both quality and value. Appalachia Kitchen sets the benchmark for what higher-end dining in Snowshoe should be.

Food was delicious with scallops and lamb stew. Unique dish with chicken Wellington. Carrot cake…read morecould feed four. Service was good and attentive.

Unplanned but fortunate lunch stop on a road trip from NoVA to NOLA. If you're traveling I-81, it's…read morejust 5 or so miles down Rt. 11, which snakes back and forth across '81, so it's not really a "detour". It's in Lexington, home of VMI, and the shop itself is diagonal from a post office built in 1911 with large columns lining its edifice. Sometimes, when college students leave great reviews, that means good food that isn't too expensive. True here, especially for what you get: generous servings on amazing bakery breads. I had the "Sorry Charlie" on a slice of focaccia -- topped with tomato slices and melted cheese and a satisfyingly crunchy, warm crust, with a simple but nicely refreshing black bean and corn salad. Dessert treats are also worth a splurge. The people couldn't be friendlier with customers of all ages enjoying themselves. (And they have a coffee bar. And a "speakeasy"!)

A soup and sandwich joint with lots of baked goods -- that's Blue Sky…read more It was a cold and drizzly day when I visited, and a bowl of butternut squash soup was the perfect thing. I also got The Yardbird sandwich after the server recommended it. It's basically just chicken salad and lettuce between a ciabatta roll, but it was simple and great. And what the heck: I can't visit a bakery that has multiple sweets without getting one. I also listened to the advice of the server when she recommended the orange scone. She was right again! It was tender and tasted like a Froot Loop. Blue Sky is located on the corner of a busy street. There are lots of tables, but if you can, sit at the bar that looks out onto the street to see the hustling and bustling college town.

We visited Firewater Kitchen & Bar on a cool October evening to celebrate my wife's birthday,…read moremeeting up with friends for the occasion. While the hostess initially quoted a two-hour wait and came across a bit cold, things improved quickly. As we settled in with some truly delicious cocktails--a smoked old fashioned and a playful Plum-P Up the Jam--we ended up being seated in just about 20 minutes. Once at our table, the experience really shined. Our waitress was wonderful: warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared. I enjoyed the steak frites, cooked perfectly, while my wife had the scallops, which were rich, tender, and full of flavor. Despite the rocky start, the evening turned into a fantastic birthday dinner in a stunning part of Maryland. Firewater Kitchen & Bar delivered a memorable meal, and we were glad we chose it for the celebration.

We were in Deep Creek for a few days and I wanted to visit a spot right on the water so this was…read moreperfect! Gorgeous views. We went on a Thursday night and while it was busy, we were able to be seated right away. It just happened to be their "steak night" so that was a pleasant surprise. I got the filet and my husband had the cowboy ribeye. Each came with a salad and baked potato. My steak was cooked perfectly and it was delicious. We ended with the firewater pie which has an oatmeal cookie crust and a caramel filling - lemon bar vibes. It was out of this world! Definitely would recommend this spot!

The Harvest Salad was one of the best salads I've ever eaten. The salad was loaded with sweet…read morepotatoes, walnuts and goat cheese in bed of arugula. I also enjoyed the Blackberry Refresher which lived up to its name. Club soda mixed with the house's blackberry syrup creates a crisp, bubbly drink. Ingredients are sourced locally from Big Spring Cattle Company, Blue Ridge Bees, Maplewood Valley Ranch, Razzbourne Farms and Verdant Acres. The setting is eclectic with friendly counter service with adequate seating and a large piano. The space is shared with what appears to be an upscale dinner restaurant. Seasons Yield operates in mornings and closes at 2.

The name hints at this, but I still had to figure out that there is a sit-down restaurant that is…read moreopen for dinner, and this bakery-cafe operation takes over the same space for brunch. In addition to baked goods, I was pleased that they offered the option for a breakfast salad. Way to start the day off right. My salad was quite substantial, with nuts, cheese, and sweet potatoes. But I couldn't get out without ordering a pastry as well. They had the sort of maple glaze one usually finds on donuts, but applied it to a croissant. The croissant flaked well, but the maple flavor really took it to the next level. Plenty of other intriguing baked goods were available.

For a small town restaurant, this place hit all the marks. The looks are deceiving. It looks like…read morean old trucker's diner but the food and service are excellent. The wait staff is attentive and the food comes out quick. All of the food we had was excellent. Beer was poured perfectly. No complaints at all. Daphne was one of the best waitresses I've had. She made the dinner that much better.

This was the most upscale restaurant that my family ate at while in the area, and we definitely got…read morebang for our buck! We came by on a weekday afternoon, so the place was very empty. The restaurant was quite dark, but comfortable. It was a little difficult to read the menus with the lighting, but good thing we have phone flashlights. The food was wonderful! I ordered the shrimp scampi, which comes with a side salad and garlic bread (which I got replaced with apple sauce). The food came out very quickly, and was delicious. Would definitely come back if I'm ever back in the area!